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Local businesses left in limbo as troubled coal mine goes into voluntary administration

July 20, 2025

Muswellbrook’s Mayor has spoken out, following news one of the Shire’s coal mines is on the brink of collapse.

Jeff Drayton says some local businesses have been left hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket – as Dartbrook Mine is placed into administration.

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Lauren Evans

Originally from Sydney, Lauren Evans began her journalism career in 2022 after completing a Bachelor of Media at UNSW. Following multiple TV roles in Hobart and Orange, she joined NBN News at the start of 2025 and is based in Gosford. Any potential leads can be sent to lauren.evans@nine.com.au.

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